Baseball Parents: wondering what you got yourselves into?
After talking with a few parents, I decide to share our families experiences with our son. My hope is that if you’re worried about your son, his playing ability, his attitude, coaching, etc. that this post may somehow help reassure you. What qualifies me? Not much, honestly we’ve just followed a path similar to most [...]
Mud Dawgs first 2007 baseball practice
As if you needed a gentle reminder that the 2007 baseball season is just around the corner, the Mud Dawgs will hook up this Friday for their first practice of the season. The Atkinson household is ready – itching really, to get the season underway. Sam and Megan have spent all winter working on their [...]
Good coaching – worth its weight in gold!
As you already know, every Sunday we pack up the kids and head off to Columbia for a little batting pratice. For weeks we've watched Megan improve by leaps and bounds – that girl is really learning to swing a bat! Good work Megan! Sam has continues to struggle a bit, but last Sunday lighting [...]
Why having a good attitude is important!
Last week I ran across Sam Glenn a motivational speaker from Naperville, IL. I was so impressed with Sam that I purchased his book and a video of his. Last Friday we all sat down as a family, watched the video and the kids laughed their butts off. Now when the opportunity arises, Sheri and [...]
Baseball just around the corner
Friday Sam, Megan and I head up to Inside Sports to start training for the 2006 baseball/softball season. Seems like yesterday we just wrapped up the 2005 season. Sam’s really into baseball and has been playing since starting t-ball at 3. He’s been playing at American Legion the last few years, but this fall Sam [...]
